Upper Deacon Road is in Southampton and in Southampton district. SO19 5JL is located in the Thornhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southampton, Itchen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, SO19 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO18 5QY, SO19 5JN, SO19 5JR, SO18 5QZ, SO18 5SH, SO19 5JS, SO19 5JP, SO18 5QX, SO19 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO19 5JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 34.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 44.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 32.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 86% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Deacon Road was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Thornhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Deacon Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Thornhill and the 337th highest crime rate of 724 local areas in Southampton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-05-24 | £434,091 |
| 266 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-01-05 | £342,294 |
| 266 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-04-27 | £289,745 |
| 264 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-11-29 | £341,492 |
| 258 Upper Deacon Road, Southampton, Southampton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-05-29 | £412,140 |
SO19 5JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Junior School Byron Road , SO19 6FH | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Infant School Byron Road , Thornhill SO19 6FH | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harefield Primary School Yeovil Chase , SO18 5NZ | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , Harefield SO18 5FW | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sholing Technology College Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School Cobden Avenue , Southampton SO18 1FS | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway House School Peartree Avenue , Bitterne SO19 7JL | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 57 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn's Tea House | 15 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 242 yd | |
| Harefield Fish Bar | Unit 2, 59 Somerset Avenue | 456 yd | |
| Thornhill Baptist Church | Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 504 yd | |
| St Christopher Church Hall | St Christophers Church Centre, Pepys Avenue | 645 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior - Southampton | Unit G, Antelope Park | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Windover Close, Southampton | 176 yd | |
| The Bittern | 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit E Antelope Park, Bursledon Road | 903 yd | |
| The Humble Plum | 73 Commercial Street, Southampton | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill On The Hill | 7 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Happy Garden Chines Takeaway | 9 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 286 yd | |
| Eastern Nights | 56 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 393 yd | |
| Moore Than Sandwiches | 52 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 393 yd | |
| Mystery Take Away | 46 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 201 yd | |
| Rontec Thornhill | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Co-Operative Thornhill Service Station | 30 - 32 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton | 397 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 318 Hinkler Road, Southampton | 886 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit G, Antelope Park | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 741 yd |
| The Gym (Southampton East) Antelope Park Antelope Park Bursledon Road | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Harefield Primary School YEOVIL CHASE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Wynter Road Recreation Ground WYNTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.